“It’s pretty well submerged,” Lynch said on Monday, April 22. “The floor is floating in the water.”

The 50-member Grand Raggidy Roller Girls contacted several alternative locations, including its former site, the Delta Plex, to host their upcoming bouts. However, the Delta Plex’ original $4,000 rental price was too much to spend at this time – especially when they do not know the cost of the flooding damage, Lynch said.

Lynch met with Delta Plex officials Tuesday morning, April 23, where they offered the space for $2,000 -- half the rental price -- for the group’s upcoming bout on Saturday.

“We were very excited to help them out,” said Chris Hudson, Delta Plex director of event development and sales. “The flooding put a lot of people in a bad situation and we had the opportunity to help them out.”

“It’s great,” Lynch said of Delta Plex’ helping hand. “When you have a home game, you want your home fans to be there. We’re happy that the Delta Plex is working with us so we can do that.”

Lynch remained unsure where the upcoming May 4 roller derby camp will be held. She is talking with officials at Southside Ice Arena in Byron Center as a possibility.

It is unknown at this time when the roller derby girls will resume their weekly practice and monthly bout schedule at Rivertown Sports.

Rick Rilett, part owner of Rivertown Sports, said he expects to open the facility in time for roller hockey, which resumes in about two weeks.

“We’ll know more in the next couple of days … if we have to find a new home or if we’ll be back there before we know it,” Lynch said of Rivertown Sports.

Ticket prices to see the Grand Raggidy Roller Girls at the Delta Plex on Saturday will remain the same: $12 in advance through a derby girl or Brown Paper Tickets on their website, $15 at the door. Children 6-10 years old are $8 and 5 and under are free.

For more information about the Grand Raggidy Roller Girls, including tickets to Saturday’s bout, visit their website or Facebook page.